Louisiana’s weather is notoriously unpredictable. Just Wednesday, we awoke to humid weather in the 70s that quickly dropped into the 50s within two hours. The heat is no exception and we all know that our late springs – and especially summers – can be unbearable. Many of us in good health have experienced a variety [...]
In Louisiana, 5.49 percent of all traffic fatalities were involving motorcycles. According to statistics from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC), in 2012 motorcyclists were involved in over 2,100 crashes across the state resulting in 75 fatalities. Louisiana State Police (LSP) are urging motorcyclists of all ages and experience levels to take extra precautions while [...]
Stress happens. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, at times it’s unbearable. That’s why taking time for yourself is a necessity. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHH), April is national Stress Awareness month. Stress does not merely afflict your mind – it can also affect you on a cellular level. In fact, long-term [...]
If you are at home this evening – Friday evening – reading this editorial, then the Jennings Daily News would like you to know that there is some place else you need to be. It’s important. The Lake Arthur Beach is the place to be right now, and will be the place to be until [...]
What’s so special about Mother’s Day? It’s your mother, silly! And why not take the time to show her just how special she is by sharing your story with the Jennings Daily News? Next month, mothers throughout the world will be honored, and for good reason. Almost every mother is overworked and underpaid. In addition, [...]
Every April the American Cancer Society and other organizations work together to raise awareness about cancer among minorities in honor of National Minority Health Month and National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, celebrated this year April 15-21. Cancer affects different populations differently, and minority groups in the U.S. continue to bear a greater cancer burden than [...]
On any given day in Jeff Davis Parish, there are a number of state, city and parish roads projects that require crews to work in high traffic areas that can put them in harm’s way. Nationally recognized and locally declared by Gov. Bobby Jindal, April 15-19 is Work Zone Awareness Week with the theme “Roadway [...]
Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) and the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) are asking abuse survivors and supporters to urge state lawmakers to avoid more massive budget cuts to domestic violence programs. According to LCADV, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s current state budget proposal could bring total cuts to domestic violence programs to nearly $2.5 million [...]
This prom season high school girls will spend weeks struggling to find the perfect dress – will it be gold metallic, ravishing red, bright white or the hottest color? The dress is just the beginning. Prom costs for girls also include the perfect shoes, jewelry, a salon visit and a boutonniere. Expenses for boys can [...]
According to the U.S. Census, 79 percent of all children in U.S. grow up with siblings. April 10 is National Sibling Day, a day to honor, appreciate and cherish all brothers and sisters and memorialize those siblings who are no longer with us, according to the Siblings Day Foundation (SDF). According to SDF, this holiday [...]
